Research Assistant (Environment Sustainability)

Job Title

Research Assistant (Environment Sustainability)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Center For Energy And Environmental Sustainability

Proposed Minimum Salary

$2,092.35 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Research Assistant position will assist with conducting research and other initiatives for the Center for Environmental & Energy Sustainability (CEES). This position that will perform skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and direct certain phases in a research project.

This position is grant-funded. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant-funding.

This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.  

Responsibilities:

• Assists in designing, planning, and coordinating experiments in support of research projects related to membrane processes (ceramic membranes, forward and reverse osmosis, air gap membrane distillation, etc.).

• Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.

• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical, or field staff involved in research.

• Increase center’s research productivity by developing and submitting new proposals for funding and publishing high quality journal articles, and grant reports. 

• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research, well organized, capable of multi-tasking, and has excellent documentation skills.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

• No prior experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

• Ability to use existing resources and learning to accomplish or surpass intended results for current and future goals/needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's of Science in Engineering, Chemistry or related fields.

Job Posting Close Date:  

• Until Filled

 

Required Attachments: 

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. 

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

• Cover Letter 

 

Application Submission Guidelines:  

 

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. 

 

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should yo